CJ7DAD Gator Rubicon

[CJ7DAD]

Been driving my 81 CJ7 for over 30 years. Decided to try a Jeep with more modern features. Very nice and wife loves it. Have to hide the keys. Here is what I have done so far.
1) Metalcloak 2.5 leveling kit
2) Metalcloak control arm upgrade
3) Black Rhino Abraham’s Wheels 17x9.5
4) Mickey Thompson Baja Boss 35x12.5x17
5) Rhino Liner
6) 813 fabrication Tailgate and Bed Molle Panels

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[CJ7DAD]

Just finished install of Metalcloak bumper with Smittybilt Gen3 Winch. Very straight forward.

 

[Deleted member 24880]

Love the wheel although I’m a little biased. The Magpul centers look great!!

 

[Econn2000]

Been driving my 81 CJ7 for over 30 years. Decided to try a Jeep with more modern features. Very nice and wife loves it. Have to hide the keys. Here is what I have done so far.
1) Metalcloak 2.5 leveling kit
2) Metalcloak control arm upgrade
3) Black Rhino Abraham’s Wheels 17x9.5
4) Mickey Thompson Baja Boss 35x12.5x17
5) Rhino Liner
6) 813 fabrication Tailgate and Bed Molle Panels

I'm considering the MC 2.5 for my Rubicon. @.5 seems like more than needed for simply levelling, but I haven't seen anybody address whether it raised the front too high. Currently, I think I've only got about 1.5" of rake; so would I need a 1" spacer in the rear?

I'm thinking of going with just the front, and running Rancho 9000 adjustables in the rear to allow for load variations.

 

[CJ7DAD]

It did have just a little rake high in front but after winch install and bumper I think it’s perfect.

 

[Econn2000]

It did have just a little rake high in front but after winch install and bumper I think it’s perfect.

Thank you for the quick response! With the Rubicon, I'm really wanting to lift it only as far as necessary to fully clear 37s. But the 2.5 kit that MC sells is for the front only. Also, the Rancho 9000s would severely limit my travel; so the whole discussion is probably moot! I'll probably end up with the 3.5...

 

[CJ7DAD]

I think in your case since you want 37s the 3.5 Game Changer is the way to go. You will not be disappointe.

 

[CJ7DAD]

New update. Installed Tazer Mini to fix tire size and pressure sensors. It totally fixed shifting hang up and the added features are great. Highly recommend with tire size change

 

[Invictus Off Road]

We got the Tazer Mini for our Rig on 37s. Really impressed with all the extras that came with it! Nice Gladiator

 

[CJ7DAD]

Just finished new rear recovery clevis for d rings to replace red hooks.

 

[Econn2000]

I think in your case since you want 37s the 3.5 Game Changer is the way to go. You will not be disappointe.

Went with the 3.5 True Dual Rate; installing tomorrow. Ordered 37/12.50 Yokohama Geolander Mt G003s. Yet to order Tom Woods driveshaft. Thanks for your input!

 

[CJ7DAD]

Sounds like a great setup! I hope to see pictures. Are you going to swap gears too?

 

[Econn2000]

Sounds like a great setup! I hope to see pictures. Are you going to swap gears too?

Gonna give it a few weeks as a trial. The Rubicon's 410s and 8 speed might be forgiving enough for me on-road, and the 4:1 low gear should make the 37s irrelevant off-road. But eventually I plan on pulling a small overland trailer, so I'll probably swap gears then.

 

[CJ7DAD]

Just installed new Steer Smart Sway Bar Links front and rear. Great product.

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